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Bidhannagar Cyber Police Register FIR Against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee Over Amit Shah Remarks

Politics
Published on 15 May 2026
Bidhannagar Cyber Police Register FIR Against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee Over Amit Shah Remarks

FIR launched after police reviewed viral public remarks

Bidhannagar North Cyber Crime Police Station has registered an FIR against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee over alleged derogatory remarks targeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The complaint cites inflammatory election-related comments, including references linked to DJ music in the run-up to polls. Police said the content is being analyzed to determine if it meets thresholds for defamation and insult under the BNS, with attention to potential impact on public order during a sensitive electoral period. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.

  • Bidhannagar North Cyber Crime Police registered the FIR
  • Abhishek Banerjee is accused of derogatory remarks about Amit Shah
  • The probe also covers alleged inflammatory election-related DJ music comments
  • Police will assess whether remarks could incite public disorder
  • Case is under BNS sections related to defamation and public order
  • No arrests yet; investigation is at an early stage
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